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environment1 month ago•2 min saved

Extreme heat could affect nearly 4 billion people by 2050 if warming reaches 2C

A Nature Sustainability study projects that under a 2C warming, the number of people exposed to extreme heat would rise from about 1.54 billion in 2010 to 3.79 billion by 2050, with the heaviest impacts in India, Nigeria, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Philippines; the biggest shifts occur early around the 1.5C mark, changing energy needs by boosting cooling demand in the southern hemisphere and reducing heating demand in the north, underscoring the urgency of adaptation and rapid emissions cuts.

via The Guardian|

#climatechange #energydemand #environment

energy1 year ago•0 min saved

Nuclear Power's Role in Future Clean Energy and Climate Goals

The Biden administration plans to triple the US's nuclear power capacity by 2050, aiming to add 200 gigawatts through new reactors, plant restarts, and upgrades, as part of a strategy to meet rising energy demand with carbon-free sources. In the short term, the goal is to achieve 35 gigawatts of new capacity within the next decade.

via Bloomberg|

#bidenadministration #carbonfreeenergy #energy

economy2 years ago•8 min saved

"Britain's Stagnant Economy: The Need for Reform and Active Investment Amid Recession Risks"

Britain's economy is facing significant challenges due to a tenfold increase in applications to connect to the electricity grid, resulting in waits of up to 15 years, and local planning authorities that can block new construction for years. The semiconductor start-up Paragraf exemplifies the struggle, facing a £1 million cost to upgrade their power supply due to grid underinvestment. To reignite economic growth, analysts and lawmakers are advocating for accelerated electrical grid upgrades and easier planning approval for new construction. The government has announced measures to speed up planning approval and improve grid connection processes, but experts urge for more decisive action to meet investment needs and carbon emission reduction targets.

via The New York Times|

##britaineconomy #economy